Trump heads to NATO summit in Ankara with defence spending and Ukraine high on agenda

Washington- US President Donald Trump will travel to Ankara on Monday to attend the NATO summit, where defence spending, burden sharing and defence industry cooperation are expected to dominate discussions. During the visit, Trump is also scheduled…

Iran Warns Against Foreign Military Presence in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran - Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz should not become a stage for military deployments by countries outside the region, asserting that responsibility for the security of the vital shipping route rests with Iran and Oman.

Iran's…

Iran bids emotional farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei as top leaders and global dignitaries gather in Tehran

New Delhi - Iran on Friday began the funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with senior Iranian leaders, foreign dignitaries and high-level delegations from around the world attending the solemn occasion. The ceremony…

Nine Killed, 20 Injured in Cafe Blast in Central Damascus

Damascus- At least nine people were killed and 20 others injured after an explosion ripped through a cafe in central Damascus on Thursday, according to Syrian interior authorities.

The blast occurred at around 3 p.m. local time inside a cafe…

Vance Says Iran Nuclear Talks in Doha Making Progress, Warns US Ready to Act if Needed

Washington: US Vice President JD Vance has said negotiations with Iran in Doha are progressing positively, while making it clear that the Donald Trump administration remains prepared to use military force if Tehran resumes its nuclear programme or…

Afghanistan says it targeted ISIS hideouts in Pakistan after recent cross-border tensions

Kabul- Afghanistan's Ministry of Defence on Wednesday claimed that its air force carried out strikes on alleged ISIS-linked targets inside Pakistan, marking a significant escalation in cross-border tensions between the two neighbours.

In…

India, US Move Closer to Trade Pact as Partnership Expands into AI, Defence and Technology

Washington- Senior officials from India and the United States expressed confidence that a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement is close to completion, while highlighting growing cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, defence…

Taliban Alleges Pakistani Airstrikes Kill Civilians in Eastern Afghanistan

Kabul: The Taliban administration has accused Pakistan of carrying out fresh airstrikes on civilian areas in eastern Afghanistan, claiming that dozens of people, including women and children, were killed or injured in the attacks.

According…

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After New Tanker Attack Near Strait of Hormuz

Washington: The United States launched another round of military strikes on multiple targets in Iran after Tehran allegedly carried out a fresh drone attack on a commercial oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the US Central Command…

US Launches Airstrikes on Iran After Alleged Attack on Cargo Ship in Strait of Hormuz

Washington: The United States carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets after accusing Tehran of attacking a Singapore-flagged commercial cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking Washington's first direct military action since the…